Shocker Sport 8K Air Hitch & Drop Ball Mount w/ 2-5/16" Ball
Rated for your tow
8,000 lbs GTW · 800 lbs TW · 2" receiver· 8,000 lbs GTW · 800 lbs TW · 2" receiver
$1,159.18
$1,333.06 save $173.88
Simple Pivoting Design Improves Safety
Rocker arm pivot and dampening design with integrated greaseable 1″ 1045 heavy-duty pivot bolt enhances control and reduces sway.
Adjustable Air Ride for Load Control
Easily adjust air pressure to match heavier or lighter trailers using the convenient air valve under the Sport hitch.
Premium Textured Powder Coat Finish
Impact-resistant matte black receiver and components with safety red on the Sport hitch frame.
Made in the USA
Designed and manufactured by Shocker Hitch® in Jamestown, ND for long-lasting durability and performance.
Stop destroying your trailer and cargo.
Every bump, pothole, and expansion joint sends a violent jolt through your trailer frame, damaging cargo and wearing out your truck. Shocker Air Ride Hitches absorb that punishment at the coupling, before it reaches your trailer.
The Shocker Sport 8K is the most affordable air ride bumper hitch we make. Built on a lighter Sport chassis with 1/4-inch side plates and a simpler air bag, it is rated for 8,000 lbs GTW — perfect for half-ton pickups, vans, and SUVs that don't need the full 14K rating. 4-1/2" to 8-1/2" Drop with a 2-5/16-inch ball mount, finished in signature Shocker red.
Key Highlights
- 8,000 lbs GTW capacity sized correctly for half-ton trucks and vans
- Lowest-priced air ride hitch in the Shocker family
- 1/4-inch side plates and heavy-duty pivot bolt — built strong, just lighter
- Same proven rocker-arm air ride pivot as bigger Shocker models
- 4-1/2" to 8-1/2" Drop accommodates most light trailers
- 2-inch shank fits F-150-class half-ton trucks (and class III/IV receivers)
- Adjustable air pressure to match each load
- Signature Shocker red powder-coat finish
Right-Sized for Half-Ton Towing
8K Capacity, 14K Smoothness
Most half-ton pickups, vans, and SUVs are rated to tow well under 14,000 lbs. The Sport 8K matches the realistic load — no need to pay for capacity you can't use.
Lighter Sport Chassis
A purpose-built 8K chassis with 1/4-inch side plates is lighter than our 14K and 17K hitches, making install and removal easier on smaller tow vehicles.
Same Air Ride DNA
The rocker-arm pivot, multi-ply air bag, and Schrader valve adjustment are mechanically the same as our larger hitches — just sized for an 8K load.
Lowest Entry Price
If you've wanted a Shocker air ride hitch but the 14K and 17K models were out of budget, this is your way in. Same comfort, smaller package, lower price.
Ideal For These Tow Jobs
The 8K rating covers the majority of light-duty recreational and work trailers:
- Small fishing and ski boat trailers
- Jet ski and personal watercraft trailers
- Snowmobile and lawn-mower trailers
- Single-axle and small tandem-axle utility trailers
- Light-duty cargo and toy haulers
- Small ice houses and pop-up campers under 8,000 lbs
- Any trailer below 8,000 lbs GTW where smoothness matters
Sport 8K vs. Trail Force 14K vs. Original 14K
The three light-to-mid Shocker air hitches stack up like this:
Sport 8K
8,000 lbs GTW. Lightest and cheapest. Best for half-ton trucks, vans, and SUVs that won't ever pull more than 8,000 lbs.
Trail Force 14K
14,000 lbs GTW. Engineered for recessed receivers. Matte black finish. Choose this if your bumper wraps the receiver or you tow more than 8K.
Original Shocker 14K
14,000 lbs GTW. Standard exposed-receiver geometry. Red finish. The default mid-tier choice for half-ton and three-quarter-ton trucks needing higher capacity.
Pair With a Sport-Sized Ball Mount
The Sport 8K uses Shocker's standard ball mount attachment system, sized appropriately for 8,000 lb loads. Choose a 2-5/16-inch mount with 4-1/2" to 8-1/2" Drop to fit your trailer height. Combo balls, drop and rise mounts, drawbars, and pintle options are available — including configurations with sway-control tabs for trailers prone to wandering.
Built for Light-Duty, Not Cheap
Sport doesn't mean flimsy. The chassis uses 1/4-inch laser-cut side plates, a heavy-duty pivot bolt, and the same multi-ply commercial air bag found in our larger hitches. The signature red powder-coat finish runs over phosphate-prepped steel for chip and corrosion resistance. Backed by Shocker Hitch's lifetime frame warranty and 60-day satisfaction guarantee. Manufactured in Jamestown, North Dakota.
What's Included
- Shocker Sport 8K base frame with 2-inch shank
- Selected ball mount attachment (2-5/16-inch)
- Air bag (pre-installed)
- Schrader air valve with cap
- Ball mount attachment pins with retaining clips
- Installation instructions
Not Included
- —Hitch pin and clip for the receiver tube (5/8" standard)
- —Air compressor or pressure gauge (sold separately)
- —Trailer ball (only required for clevis, drawbar, or pintle configurations)
Installation
Slide the Sport 8K shank into your 2-inch receiver tube and pin in place. Attach the selected ball mount to the air-ride paddle. Inflate the air bag to a baseline pressure. Hook up your trailer and adjust pressure to taste.
Tools needed:
Hitch pin (5/8") · Tire-style air pump or compressor for initial inflation
$1,159.18
Still researching?
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Installation Guide
Step-by-step videos for every Shocker family. What's in the box, what tools you need, and how long it takes.
Watch the installAir Pressure Setup
How to dial in air pressure by trailer weight so the ride is right the first time and the hitch lasts longer.
See psi by loadTowing Capacity Guide
Match GTW, tongue weight, and receiver size to your truck class so you don't over- or under-buy.
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